1. Marriage Seminar Session one: What is Marriage?

2. How long have you been married?  5 years  10 years  20 years  30 years  Singles

3. Group discussion Why do people get married?

4. Group discussion Why do people get married? What is going wrong with marriage/family today? What kind of temptation?

5. Group discussion Why do people get married? What is going wrong with marriage/family today? What kind of temptation? Why we need to talk about it today?

6. God’s blueprint for marriage  Genesis 2:18-25  Mentioned four times in the Bible: Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:5, Mark 10: 7-8 and Ephesians 5:31.

7. God’s blueprint of Marriage  Genesis 2: 24-25  24 因此、人要離開父母、與妻子連合、二人成為 一體。  25 當時夫妻二人、赤身露體、並不羞恥。  24 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.  25 The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.

8. God’s blueprint for marriage  Genesis 2:18-25  Mentioned four times in the Bible: Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:5, Mark 10: 7-8 and Ephesians 5:31.  God ordained marriage. It is not an option. It is a basic to society. It is a covenant made in the presence of God.  To glory God and to enjoy Him

9. God’s blueprint of Marriage 1.To leave 2.To be united 3.To become one flesh 4.To be transparent, intimate

10. 1. To leave Priority of Husband and wife relationship. Develop an adult relationship with your parents

11. 1. To leave Priority of Husband and wife relationship. Develop an adult relationship with your parents. Relationship with children. In what way is your marriage relationship being adversely affected because you are following your parents’ example? Applications.

12. 2. To be united  Today – convenience, chance and temporary. Divorce  Marriage – a permanent relationship  A choice, obedience, and commitment to work it out.

13. 2. To be united  Today – convenience, chance and temporary. Divorce  Marriage – a permanent relationship  A choice, obedience, and commitment to work it out.  Unconditional acceptance and love – regardless of appearance, performance and health.  Must he/she earn your affection and approval?  Applications

14. 3. To become one flesh  Sexual relationship within the bounds of marriage. I Corinthians 6:16  Marriage is a total commitment and a total sharing of the total person with another person until death.

15. 3. To become one flesh  Sexual relationship within the bounds of marriage. I Corinthians 6:16  Marriage is a total commitment and a total sharing of the total person with another person until death.  Is there anything you are afraid to share with each other? Barriers?  Applications

16. 4. To be transparent  Total transparency. No hidden up, covered up, lies.  Freedom of being honest and transparency.  Spiritual sharing.

17. 4. To be transparent  Total transparency. No hidden up, covered up, lies.  Freedom of being honest and transparency.  Spiritual sharing.  Integrity, security, trust and intimacy.  Run from sexual immorality  Application

18. But it is not easy  Sin  Barrier  Need of Jesus Christ  Family as God’s new creation  “We love, because God first loves us.” I John 4:19

19. Topics to cover  3/13 "Knowing You and You" - Christian and non- Christian Marriage  3/27 "What Happens When the Wife Is Smarter Than the Husband?" - understanding wife's responsibilities  4/10 "I Am the Head, But She Is the Neck" - understanding husband's responsibilities  5/8 "My Husband Loves Facebook and Text Messages Than Talking to Me" - communication 1  5/22 "My Wife Can't Stop Talking" - communication 2  6/12 "Money Talk" - unity through financial agreement or In-law relationship

20. Homework  Evaluate with your spouse of your marriage. Strengths and weaknesses.  Things to do or avoid to maintain a strong marriage relationship.  Pray together with your spouse.